Read John 20.19-31. In verses 19-29: Jesus and the disciples. Two scenes depict Jesus' meeting the disciples. In verses 19-23: A week later, Peace be with you recalls 14.27. Hands include the forearm, often nailed in crucifixion; side revealed the spear wound, positive identification. as the Father sent me (3.16), so I send you (13.20; 17.18). As,"because" and "in the same way." He breathed on them (see Gen 2.7). Receive the Holy Spirit (see 14.15-16, 25-26; 15.26; 16.7-15), the meaning of the symbolic action. The authority to forgive sin is rooted in Jesus' mission (20.21; compare Mt 16.19; 18.18). In verses 24-25: Thomas the twin (Didymus), see 11.16; 14.5; 21.2. In verses 26-29: Invited to text the evidence, Thomas confesses without it. Jesus blesses those who have not seen yet ... believe (see 17.20-26). In verses 30-31: Conclusion. In verse 30: The gospel narrative is not a full chronicle of everything Jesus did in his ministry. In verse 31: These are written ... that you may ... believe. The evangelist has told his story for the purpose of bringing his readers to faith in Jesus as the messiah, redefined as Son of God. Comments or Questions..
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